Keeping State Parks Open July 06, 2011 Doug McConnell explores innovative ideas on the local level to save California State Parks from closing.

Why a Mother Uses Pot to Treat Her Autistic Son July 06, 2011 A mother, desperate to treat her severely autistic son turned to medical marijuana when she says no other treatment worked. Meiko Hester-Perez says the pot not only worked, it saved his life.

Bicyclist Missing in Berkeley July 06, 2011 Missing bicyclist Mike Martin was last seen Saturday.  The Berkeley resident’s cell phone was recovered on Tunnel Road. NBC Bay Area's Monte Francis reports.

Cutting Back On Scars July 06, 2011 New bandage minimizes scarring while maximizing healing.

Damon Bruce Studio Tour July 06, 2011 Damon Bruce leads a tour of the KNBR 1050 studios for NBC Bay Area Sports Sunday.

Autism Study July 06, 2011 Researchers at Stanford University challenge the theory that genetics are the main reason a child develops autism.

Coke and City Get Together To Build Park For Kids July 06, 2011 Coca-Cola who has had a contentious relationship with the city of San Francisco has built a new park for kids.

Fireworks Forecast July 05, 2011 While some patchy fog will build near the Coast and San Francisco this could be some of the best weather in years for 4th of July fireworks.

Summer Heat Stays ... July 05, 2011 A strong ridge of high pressure brought plenty of beach weather and sunshine the past few days.  While many of you would like this to last Mother Nature has other plans fot the Bay ...

Disaster at Sea: Baja Boat Capsizes July 05, 2011 An East Bay Police Chief among those on a fishing boat that capsized in Baja. NBC Bay Area’s George Kiriyama has the latest.

Bay Area Residents Celebrate 4th of July in ... July 05, 2011 Clear visibility and warm weather provided ideal conditions to enjoy spectacular fireworks displays across the bay.  NBC Bay Area’s Cheryl Hurd reports.

POV: Fireworks Cam July 05, 2011 Jeremiah Warren puts together a clever ode to Independence Day. The videographer tells us how he rigged fireworks to give the world an interesting point of view this 4th of July.

Christina Loren Has Your 4th Of July Forecast July 05, 2011 Independence Day will be warm near the coast and downright hot inland.

East Bay Cities May Have to Refund Big Money ... July 04, 2011 Oil Giant Chevron May Get Refund from Several East Bay cities

Good Samaritan Helps Church In Need July 04, 2011 A man donated his Congo set to a church that had been ripped off

Trapped Scout Return Home Safe July 04, 2011 East Bay Eagle scouts who were trapped by rising rivers return home safely

Chevron Due $18 Million Refund from Bay Area ... July 02, 2011 San Ramon-based Chevron to receive $18 million dollar tax return from Contra Costa County.  As a result, 13 cash-strapped cities are suing the county. NBC Bay Area’s Kimberly ...

4th of July Forecast: Heating Up! July 02, 2011 Summer sizzle is set to return to the Bay Area just in time for the holiday weekend - with our many microclimates on full display.  Case in point - inland areas from San Jose south ...

One to Watch: Rachel Antonoff July 02, 2011 Antonoff has become enamored by the indie fashion set for a more whimsical approach to fashion, centered around genuine wonder as opposed to high-fashion pomp. Here, we get a peek insider her studio.

Oyster Shucking 101 at Philly Oyster House July 02, 2011 Ameen Lawrence shows us how to properly shuck oysters.